ATLANTA – State Labor Commissioner Mark Butler will speak at a Shorter University-sponsored vendor appreciation luncheon Thursday at 12:40 p.m. at The Forum Ballroom in Rome. The luncheon will be held from 12 noon to 1:50 p.m.

The luncheon will be held in conjunction with the Third Annual Northwest Georgia/Shorter University Job Expo, co-sponsored by Shorter University and the Georgia Department of Labor (GDOL). It will be held from 9 a.m. to 12 noon at The Forum-Downtown, located at 2 Government Plaza.

“I’m pleased that we’re partnering with Shorter University to bring these resources to job seekers and employers in this area, which has been particularly hard-hit by the recession,” said Commissioner Butler. “This year’s Job Expo is expected to be one of the largest the Georgia Department of Labor has sponsored.”

More than 100 employers and service providers are registered to participate. Job seekers will be able to speak with employers, complete applications, and turn in resumes. Certified resume writers from the GDOL will be available to assist job seekers with their resumes. The GDOL will provide computers for job seekers who wish to complete job applications, compose resumes, and research careers.

Employers, educational institutions, and resource agencies expected to participate in the job expo include: 2 Work Staffing, AAA Auto Club South, ActionMed Personnel, Aflac, Aliyah Personnel, American General Life and Accident, Apache Mills, Apex Carriers Inc., ARAMARK, Ashford University, At Peace Hospice, BeautiControl, Biltmore Inspirations, Bob Richards Regional Youth Detention Center, BStanfield, Cagle's Farms, CanAm Yarns, LLC, Cedar Valley Nursing and Rehab, CHASE Professionals, City of Rome, Colonial Life, ComForcare Senior Services of Northwest Georgia, Division of Child Support Services, Dollar General Corporation, Edward Jones Investments, Etowah Landing Care and Rehabilitation Center, Equifax, Floyd County Government, Floyd County Schools, Floyd Medical Center, FinancialBreeze Benefits, Frito Lay, Inc., Georgia Community Supports and Solutions, Georgia Department of Labor, Georgia Department of Labor Veteran Services, Georgia Department of Labor Vocational Rehabilitation, Georgia Highlands College, Georgia Highlands College/WIA, Georgia Northwestern Technical College, Georgia Northwestern Technical College/WIA, Greater Rome Chamber of Commerce, H&R Block, Help At Home, Inc., and Honda Precision Parts of Georgia, LLC.


Also, Jafra, Job Corps, Kaplan University, Kathryn A. Yancey - FHTM Independent Rep, Kelly Services, Kroger of East Rome, Lee University Graduate Studies, Lowe's of Rome, Mannington Mills, Inc., Mary Kay, Merchant Services LTD, Mercy Senior Care, Miura Manufacturing America, News Publishing Company, North Georgia Staffing, NorthWest Georgia Regional Commission, OTR Wheel Engineering, Pampered Chef, Peach State Labs, Petz Enterprises, Inc., Pre-Paid Legal Services, Inc., Primerica, Proactive-Management LLC, Professional Screening & Information, Inc. (PSI), PTS Tax, Racemark International, LLC, Redmond Regional Medical Center, Redtail Technology, Regions Bank, Reliable Health Care, Renaissance Marquis, Rome Radio Partners, Ryder System, Inc., Scentsy Wickless Candles, Scott Logistics, Service Master by Twins, ShawHankins, LLC, Shaw Industries, Shorter Avenue Baptist Church, Shorter University, Shorter University College of Adult and Professional Programs, Sills Ventures, Southern Company, Stella & Dot Independent Stylist, Sunrise Community of Georgia, Inc., Super Handy Husband, Tallatoona CAP, United Medical Response, United States Navy, US Army Recruiting Station, Visalus, Vista Health Products, Waddell & Reed, Walden University, Wells Fargo, and Willow House - Simply Good Design.

For additional information about the job expo, contact the Rome Career Center at (706) 295-6051.